Does the gentleman give much away ?" "Not that I know of, Doctor." "Then he thinks he has nothing to spare; and thinking he has nothing to spare, and yet prodigally drinking down his money as he does every day, it seems to me that that gentleman stands self-contradicted, and therefore is no good example for plain sensible folks like you and me to follow.

My honest friend, if you are poor, avoid wine as a costly luxury; if you are rich, shun it as a fatal indulgence.

Stick to plain water.

And now, my good friend, if you are through with your meal, we will rise.

There is no pastry coming.